Network + Edge + Multi-Cloud
with AI in the Loop
Cloud 2.0 places workloads where they perform best across core, edge, and on-prem sites, with a programmable network and security that travel with the app.
The 5 Pillars of Cloud 2.0
The new cloud isn't a place; it's an operating model. We architect the fabric that connects it all.
1. NaaS (Network as a Service) The Programmable Foundation
The "Road". Stop buying static circuits on 3-year terms. NaaS allows you to spin up private 10G/100G connections to AWS, Azure, or Data Centers in minutes, paying only for the hours you use.
2. Edge Compute Beating the Speed of Light
The "Speed". For AI inference and real-time apps, the round trip to `us-east-1` is too slow. We deploy Bare Metal compute in the metro edge (5ms from users), removing the jitter of the public internet.
3. Multi-Cloud Fabric Any-to-Any Connectivity
The "Bridge". Your data lives in AWS, your AI in Azure, and your ERP on-prem. We build a private Layer 2/3 mesh that connects them all without touching the public internet, securing your data in transit.
4. SASE & Security The Perimeter Follows the User
The "Guard". In a hybrid world, VPNs are bottlenecks. We implement SASE architectures (Lumen, Palo Alto, Versa) that inspect traffic at the edge, ensuring secure access from anywhere without backhauling data.
5. Cost Intelligence (FinOps) Killing the Egress Tax
The "Audit". We analyze your cloud spend to find "Zombie" resources and high egress fees. By moving static data traffic to private lines, we typically recover 30% of your monthly cloud bill instantly.
Cloud 2.0 Quadrant: Fabric vs. Compute
The market is split. Some own the fiber (Fabric), some own the servers (Compute). Lumen is the only leader owning both the NaaS Fabric and the Edge Metal.
(Strong Edge & NaaS)
(Strong Cloud, Weak Fabric)
(Strong Fiber, Weak Edge)
(Static Space)
Because AI Won't Run on Yesterday’s Internet
This research-driven view maps how AI reshapes data centers, networks, and commercial motions through 2030. (From Dave Ward, CTO, Lumen)